If like me you have valuables in your home
that you want to keep safe then you have probably considered installing an alarm,
but the biggest issue is usually the cost of the system and then the added cost of
installation! Well I have something that solves both these problems coming up after my intro.
Welcome everyone, I’m tech zilla and in today’s video I have teamed up with Boundary,
the manufacturers of a smart home, wireless, self installation, wifi enabled,
alarm system. Before I go any further I should mention that I have negotiated a 45%
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So what is included in my bundle, I have the medium bundle here but they also have
a larger bundle or a smaller one and of course you can customise it for your individual needs.
The first thing in the box is the set up guide, it is very clear and precise
and makes self installation a breeze. Note that you need to download the Boundary app on your
phone to install the system, also included are a couple of Boundary stickers to place
in a window or door. Next is the Boundary Hub, this is responsible for monitoring
and controlling your sensors. It processes events and communicates with the phone app.
Key features include an 85db siren, Z-wave 700 signalling with sensors, it Uses WiFi to send
you notifications, a 12-hour backup battery and Tamper-detection technology built in.
The next box contains the PIR Motion sensors, Door and Window Contact Sensor,
key fobs and a hub stand should you choose not to install it fixed to the wall
and finally in the last box is the Outdoor Siren which pumps out 95 decibels when the alarm is
triggered by an intruder, battery life of over 12 months and glowing LED for night Visibility.
Now let’s talk about installation and how easy it is, the first thing you need to set up is the Hub,
position it in a central location as near to your wifi router as possible,
close to a power socket and less than 45 seconds from your main door.
You need to remove the back plate of the hub which you use to mount it to the wall but I
have chosen to use the desk stand instead. Next Plug the power cable in and click the desk stand
on or click the hub onto the wall mounted backplate. Now simply follow the on screen
instructions using the touch screen on the hub and the Boundary app on your phone.
Next you need to start adding your motion and contact sensors to the system,
take the sensor to the room where you want to install it along with your smartphone. Remove
the wall bracket from the back using a flat headed screwdriver, which reveals a unique QR code. Using
the Boundary app scan this and then pull out the battery tab to complete the connection and once
pairing has finished you are ready to mount the sensor. You can use the supplied screws
or double sided sticky pads and refer to the set up guide for advice on best positioning.
Remember during setup all sensors can be named and assigned to different rooms so if one is triggered
it is easy to find which one. I won’t bore you with how to install the Outdoor siren or the
key fobs as the instructions are easy to follow and I don’t want this video to become too long.
Installation overall took me around an hour without the help from anyone else,
this is because all the components run on batteries and are connected using wifi,
the batteries should last around 12 months making the system easy to install.
The Boundary app is very well thought out and full of information, you can add rooms, sensors and
name everything. At a glance you can see if each sensor is connected, triggered, tampered with,
the battery percentage and the temperature. You can enable the LED on each sensor too
and assign whether or not it is on the entry and exit route. The app also allows you to see the
activity of each sensor continuously such as if it has been tampered with, if its been inhibited
and triggered. The app also allows you to add users, keyholders, set up partial alarms such as
just downstairs when going to bed, enable pet sensitivity, geofence notifications and of course
arming and disarming your alarm. You can also arm and disarm the alarm system using a key fob
or directly from the hub itself giving you 45 seconds to vacate the property
or disarm it on your return, but if you do it from the app it can send you a notification
reminding you if your house is armed or not when you leave and return. If triggered you get
a phone call and text message informing you and various emails informing you of different events.
Overall the Boundary Smart Home Alarm system lives up to its promises,
it is a state of the art alarm system which you can install yourself, It integrates with Alexa,
Google Home, IFTTT and Smart things too. With different size bundles and the ability
for more functionality such as immediate police response you can pick from 2 paid
monthly subscriptions if the free plan is not enough for your needs. As I said before
check out my exclusive link in the description below if you want that 45%
discount at check out, What do you think overall of this setup? Let me know in the comments below,
I hope you enjoyed my video and until next time this is Tech Zilla saying take care and peace.